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National code: CHC42215 Certificate (TAFE) Workplace Send me a link to this course

The Certificate IV in Social Housing is designed for those wanting to support people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Delivered face-to-face and online, this course helps students develop the skills and knowledge to work effectively in delivering social housing services and support.

Upon completion, graduates will have the practical skills and knowledge to work in accommodation support, community housing resources, early intervention homelessness, youth housing support and more.

Please note: This course will not be offered in 2021. The information on this page is for current students. To discuss your study options now, contact us.

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Duration

12 months Workplace or Employer delivery (for those currently employed in the housing or homelessness sector). Workplace or Employer delivery is online and supported with compulsory monthly Saturday workshops at Hawthorn campus

Intakes

Workplace (August) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Workplace Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate IV in Social Housing is ideal for people who work in delivering social housing services and support to tenants, residents, applicants and the community, including clients who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. This delivery model is structured to suit those already working in the housing or homelessness sector. It is 12 months duration with study undertaken in a blended model with online delivery, compulsory monthly Saturday workshops, and practical assessment in the student's workplace.

Course structure

To be awarded this qualification, students need to complete and be deemed competent in 15 units (8 core and 7 electives).

Units of study

Core units

Work with Diverse People (CHCDIV001)

Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)

Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)

Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (CHCSOH001)

Work with clients within the social housing system (CHCSOH010)

Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)

Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)

Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services (CHCSOH002)

Elective units

Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)

Recognise & respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)

Identify and respond to children and young people at risk (CHCPRT001)

Represent organisations in court or tribunal (CHCADV004)

Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management (CHCCSM005)

Implement trauma informed care (CHCMHS013)

Promote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Possible occupational roles may be found in a range of organisations that provide services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and/or social housing.

Positions may include:

accommodation support worker
community housing resources worker
early Intervention homelessness worker
housing assistant
youth housing support worker

Aims and objectives

The course aims to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and values to work effectively with people in the housing and homelessness sectors.

Graduate skills

On completion of this qualification, graduates will be expected to work under limited supervision in an administrative and/or assisting capacity in delivering housing support services in the social housing sector.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies

Additional requirements

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:

Workplace or employer model (for those already working in the housing or homelessness sector)

Applicants need to provide evidence with their application:

At least 12 months experience working in the housing and/or homelessness sector. Submit your current resume/CV.
Currently employed in the sector for a minimum of 21 hours per week. Submit a letter from your current employer on company letterhead substantiating work experience, current employment role, duration and number of hours per week worked

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.